Hands on Equations Lessons 1-7

Front

In equations, both sides of the balance or equal sign need to be _________.

Back

equal

Front

What is the check for the equation 2(2x + 3) = x + 9?

Back

10 = 10

Front

What is the value of x in the equation 2(2x + 3) = x + 9?

Back

x = 1

Front

The scale represents a _____ equation.

Back

Balanced

Front

What do you need to do before you check each equation?

Back

Set up the original equation.

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that shows two expressions are equal.

Front

What does it mean for an equation to be balanced?

Back

Both sides of the equation have the same value.

Front

What is the purpose of checking an equation?

Back

To verify that the solution is correct.

Front

What is the first step in solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable.

Front

What does the variable 'x' represent in an equation?

Back

An unknown value that we are trying to find.